RN Field Case Manager

Houston Hospice • Houston, TX

5h • $78,748 - $90,000

About The Position

Provides and coordinates nursing case management care for hospice home care patients. The role includes direct nursing care appropriate for a licensed RN, participation in developing patients’ plans of care, and coordination of multidisciplinary team services and activities. The RN documents activities and assessments in the clinical information system and supports patients’ families and friends through education, setting expectations, and reporting changes in condition. The position requires compliance with organizational policies and processes related to regulatory, accreditation, and privacy standards. Frequent travel to patients’ residences and to office meetings or community activities is required. Work hours are flexible in response to patient needs, with frequent changes to routine, participation in the on-call rotation, and overtime as necessary. An extended orientation may be considered for applicants who do not meet the experience qualifications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Texas nursing license.
• At least 1 year of hospice experience or experience in a hospital setting.
• Current certification in basic life support.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with team members and patients from a diverse community.
• Reliable transportation and/or a reliable insured vehicle and a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations throughout the day.
• Ability to adapt to patient needs and frequently changing routines, and to be flexible regarding work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of the hospice industry and experience in a hospice or hospital setting are strongly preferred.
• Experience using a clinical information system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care case management work appropriate for a licensed RN.
• Participate in developing patients’ plans of care and coordinate multidisciplinary team services and activities in accordance with the plans of care.
• Document activities and assessments in the clinical information system.
• Support patients’ families and friends by providing education, setting expectations, and reporting changes in condition.
• Comply with organizational policies and processes relating to regulatory, accreditation, and privacy standards.
• Perform other duties as required and/or requested by management.
• Travel frequently to patients’ residences and attend office meetings and community activities.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond flexibly to patient needs, client care backlog, and staff needs; work overtime as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree